Discover the unparalleled fishing paradise of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, where the Calcasieu Estuary meets the Gulf of Mexico. This region, part of "Louisiana's Outback," is nationally heralded as a trophy trout haven, with Calcasieu Lake producing speckled trout in the double digits. Anglers also consistently land robust redfish, flounder, and seasonal giants like cobia and king mackerel.
Navigate diverse waterways from the Calcasieu Ship Channel’s deep ledges to the sheltered brackish waters of Prien Lake, ideal for winter fishing. The Calcasieu River offers varied experiences: target largemouth bass and crappie upstream, catfish in mid-sections, and prime saltwater species near the coast. Calcasieu Point Landing provides essential access to the Intracoastal Canal, while the Creole Nature Trail reveals marshes teeming with redfish and flounder.
Year-round opportunities thrive here—summer draws speckled trout to lake reefs and redfish to jetties, while fall signals flounder migration. Whether inshore, nearshore, or freshwater, Calcasieu Parish delivers an unforgettable Gulf Coast fishing experience.